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Emergency wrapping needed

MURFREESBORO - A Soldier's Child birthday foundation is hosting an emergency gift-wrapping session beginning at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Life Church, 745 Cason Lane. Since April, 81 more children have been enrolled in the foundation, which gives birthday presents to children of fallen soldiers. Five children have May birthdays. If you can help, call 615-427-2970 or visit asoldierschild.org.

Half marathon spots opening

MURFREESBORO - Murfreesboro Half Marathon is teaming up with Special Kids to offer 45 charity registrations to runners who choose to participate in fundraising for the local nonprofit.

While regular registration for the race is June 1, Special Kids' charity spots are currently available online through specialkidstn.com. Registration fee is $200 with $60 going back to the Murfreesboro Half and $140 going to support Special Kids, a pediatric rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility. Visit the website for more details.

Spaghetti Supper

ROCKVALE - Rockvale Boy Scout Troop 320 will hold a benefit spaghetti supper from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at Rockvale Elementary, 6550 state Route 99. Tickets are $5 each or three for $12 and available for purchase at the door.

Craft sale

MURFREESBORO - Day of Hope, a pre-Mother's Day Arts and Crafts Fair, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Murfreesboro Public Square.

The free event will feature live music and performances all day. Food will be available to purchase.

Proceeds benefit Way of Hope, a nonprofit that helps homeless women and children. For details, call Brad Blomgren at 615-653-8027 or email rannah@rutherfordwayofhope.com. To rent a booth, email hypeeventsinc@gmail.com.

Clean up

MURFREESBORO - A Stones Throw Away trash pickup along the Stones River Greenway is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Meet at Old Fort Park, Pavilion No. 3. Trash bags, gloves water and snacks will be provided. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty. For more information, call Melinda Tate, 615-893-2141 or mtate@murfreesborotn.gov.